Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. The development, consisting of two-bedroom houses, will be built on land off Jarman Way in Chard.
A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. Marsh Lane Day on Marsh Lane in Yeovil was rated ‘good’ in every category, following an inspection. The Inspector’s report said children arrived happily to start their day, and showed keenness to get involved in all activities at the nursery.
A new app will debut at the Bridgwater Carnival this weekend. The event, with a crowd of up to 100,000 expected, takes place on Saturday. Bridgwater Carnival organisers say the app is a valuable addition for visitors.
National bakery chain Greggs has opened a new shop in Chard. 13 jobs have been created at the latest outlet on Tapstone Road, at the Tapstone Business Park.
A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. Levels Financial in Long Sutton was named the second-best mortgage advisor in the UK at the recent ESTAS awards, based on customer reviews.
A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week until Saturday for essential flood improvements. The northbound carriageway between junctions 27 at Tiverton and 25 at Taunton will be closed from 9 pm until 6 am.
With Christmas preparations underway, the shop in Langport is offering customers a free weighing service. Ingredients for festive recipes are measured and sold in paper bags to reduce waste. Owner of Langport Stores, John Rice-Lewis, introduced the idea when he bought the shop 12 years ago.
The RSPCA is investigating after eleven newborn puppies were abandoned in Snowdon Park in Chard. Major funding has been announced for a new two-year arts programme in Yeovil. Plans have been unveiled to improve sports facilities at Somerton Recreation Ground...and more
A fire that damaged two vehicles in Chaffcombe near Chard is being treated as deliberate. A road in Hardington Mandeville is set to re-open today after being closed for three days. Friends, family and colleagues of a Royal Navy officer based at RNAS Yeovilton are taking on a 630-mile coastal challenge in her memory... and more
Somerset Council has defended spending nineteen million pounds on consultants over the past three years. A new clinic specialising in sexual health has opened in Yeovil. RNAS Yeovilton has been in the TV spotlight this week after featuring on Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr...and more
Concern's been expressed that too many of the 580 new council homes being built in Somerset will be clustered around Taunton and Bridgwater. Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a crash on the M5. Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded £180,000 by The National Lottery to transform its Red Room gallery... and more
A member of Yeovil Town Council has appeared in court charged with two counts of assault. Health professionals in Somerset are urging people to take up the offer of a free NHS health check. Organisers of Somerset Day have welcomed the name Dunkery given to the dragon on the county flag...and more
New figures show a sharp increase in reports of drones interfering with critical air ambulance missions. The Liberal Democrats have retained the Mendip Hills seat on Somerset Council following a by-election. A woman from Chard has been recognised for her contribution to the community with an invitation to the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace... and more
Police investigating a fire in Shepton Mallet are appealing for help to identify two people. Yeovil MP Adam Dance has called for more government support for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. This weekend sees the start of the Great Gardening Show at The Newt near Bruton...and more
A disabled man has taken his case to the High Court, arguing that Somerset Council’s council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory. Bristol Airport says travellers planning summer holidays should not change their plans. Chard and Ilminster Amateur Boxing Club has launched a fundraising appeal,..and more
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